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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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